Jamey Batten is no stranger to OCU Basketball. As senior assistant for OCU Men's Basketball, Batten helped lead the Trailblazers to a Final Four appearance in 2012 and back to back National Championships in 2013 and 2014.

Prior to returning to OCU, Batten completed a four year stint as the head women's basketball coach at NAIA affiliate, Cincinnati Christian University. At Cincinnati Christian, Batten led the Golden Eagles to a 56-32 (.636) overall record while reaching the Elite 8 of the National Tournament, earning an NCCAA Division I Top 10 Ranking in 2010, and appearing in the NAIA Top 25 National Poll on three occassions in 2011.

Batten left CCU in 2011 as the all-time career wins leader for women's basketball. He led the Golden Eagles to first-time program wins over Asbury University, Midway College, Brescia University, Alice Lloyd College, Berea College, and Kentucky Christian University. During his tenure, he coached five All-Region and All-Conference players and assisted one player in signing a full ride, NCAA Division I scholarship to IUPUI.

Batten, a longtime member of the OCU family, served previously at Ohio Christian from 2003-2007 and was named the Athletic Director and Head Coach of the men's basketball team in 2005. His 2006-07 team was ranked as high as 8th in the NCCAA Division II National Poll. His 2007 recruiting class comprised of Dan Garnett, Mike Farrell, Tim Baker, Mike Baker, Sam Sisley, and Stefan Vasiloff ushered in a new era of success for OCU men's basketball.

Batten played for Ohio Christian from 1997-2001 and was a team captain during his junior and senior seasons. He was a member of the 2000 team that earned an at-large bid to the NCCAA National Tournament. Batten graduated in 2001 with his BA in teacher education and earned his state of Ohio teaching certification. Upon graduation he took a position at CCA Prep Academy as Head Coach and Athletic Director. In his two years at CCA he led the Runnin Jaguars to an SOCL Conference Championship and State Runner-Up finish.

Batten currently serves the campus as Associate Athletic Director. He resides in Circleville, Ohio and is also a licensed minister in the Church of the Nazarene.

Brenda Baker

Assistant Coach:5th Season

Alma Mater:Ohio Christian '10

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Brenda Baker is entering her 4th season as an assistant coach on the Lady Trailblazer coaching staff. Her primary responsibilities will be to assist with player skill development, coordinate travel plans, and provide leadership and experience to the young Trailblazer team.

Brenda finished her college career as the most decorated women's basketball player to ever play at OCU. She played her first two seasons at Columbus State Community College before transferring to OCU for her last two seasons. In just two years at OCU, she set the school records for points in a career (1,132), career field goals (470), career FG% (61%), steals in a career (146), and points in a single game (44).

Brenda is only the third women's basketball player to join the 1,000 point club, and she is a two-time All-American and First Team All Mid-East Region member. In her senior campaign, she was also named the OCAC Player of the Year and received NCCAA Scholar Athlete honors.

In 2010, Baker led Ohio Christian to the NCCAA National Championship game as a senior. The runner-up finish at NCCAA Nationals was the best postseason finish ever for an OCU women's team.

In the summer of 2013, Coach Baker traveled to the Ukraine as a member of the Athletes in Action International Tour. While there, she played alongside some of the top talent from the United States while integrating faith and sport.

Brenda is also a Financial Aid counselor at OCU, and resides in Hilliard with her husband Michael.